RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Buckley, Rita
T1 The Changing Landscape of Diabetes Diagnosis and Screening
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 15
SP 32
OP 33
DO 10.1177/155989771315019
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/15/32.abstract
AB The main objective in caring for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients is the prevention of microvascular and potentially macrovascular complications with improved glycemic control along with management of other risk factors [Konig M et al. Curr Diabetes Rev 2013]. Diabetes is associated with both kinds of complications, affecting numerous organs, including the heart, brain, and kidneys [Cade WT. Phys Ther 2008]. This article discusses new ways to diagnose diabetes and identify those at high risk using HbA1C, dysglycemia in acute coronary syndromes, and diabetes and heart failure.